To add a printer to your Mac, follow these steps:
- Prepare your printer:
- Make sure your printer is set up, powered on, and connected either via USB cable or to the same Wi-Fi network as your Mac.
- Open System Settings:
- Click the Apple menu () in the top-left corner of your screen.
- Select System Settings.
- Access Printers & Scanners:
- In System Settings, click Printers & Scanners in the sidebar.
- Add your printer:
- If your printer is not already listed, click the Add Printer, Scanner, or Fax button.
- Your Mac will search for available printers on the network or connected via USB.
- Select your printer from the list when it appears.
- Click Add.
- Install drivers if prompted:
- macOS usually uses AirPrint to connect automatically.
- If your Mac prompts you to download software or drivers, follow the instructions to install them.
- Test your printer:
- After adding, try printing a test page to confirm the printer is working correctly.
Additional options:
- To add a printer via IP address (useful for network printers), in the Add Printer dialog, click the IP tab (blue globe icon), enter the printer’s IP address, and follow the prompts to add it.
- For USB printers, simply connect the printer to your Mac’s USB port, and it should appear automatically in Printers & Scanners after any necessary software installs
This process works for both wired and wireless printers, ensuring your Mac can print documents smoothly.
